MOLDOVA

The president of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, is in Bucharest today for a working visit. According to the Presidency, political talks between presidents Klaus Iohannis and Maia Sandu are part of the comprehensive and close cooperation at bilateral and European level, and confirm Romania’s clear and firm support for Moldova and its resilience. Projects of shared strategic interest will be discussed, concerning fields like energy, transportation, healthcare, education and IT&C, with a focus on initiatives designed to connect Moldova with the EU, to the benefit of its citizens. The 2 officials will also discuss the progress of Moldova’s EU accession efforts and Bucharest’s support in this respect, and will exchange opinions on security challenges and ways to mitigate the economic, social and humanitarian effects of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. In Bucharest, Maia Sandu will also have meetings with PM Nicolae Ciucă and the Chamber of Deputies speaker, Marcel Ciolacu.